Description
One of Britain's leading journalists reveals first-hand insights into getting to the top, from the world's most successful leaders.
About the Author
Gavin Esler is an award winning television and radio broadcaster, novelist and journalist. He is the author of five novels and a non-fiction book, The United States of Anger. He currently presents Newsnight on BBC2 and Dateline London which goes out weekly on BBC World and the BBC News Channel, and is a regular writer and commentator across print media. He has interviewed leaders in their fields ranging from David Cameron to Dolly Parton, and Richard Branson to King Abdullah of Jordan.
Reviews
Gavin Esler brings to his writing the same insight and intelligence he brings to his work on TV. Excellent advice for those telling the stories, and those hearing them -- Alastair Campbell
A must-read for all aspiring leaders and speechmakers. Insightful and fascinating - I loved it! -- Lord Digby Jones
A book full of great stories which you'll immediately want to share. He's a superb guide to this vital subject -- Philip Delves Broughton, author of 'Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School'
Fascinating. This book will help you understand how great stories work. * Philip Collins, former chief speech writer for Tony Blair *
Should you happen to be a young person with dreams of being a charismatic political leader, or should you merely want to know how these people persuaded others to see them as they saw themselves, Esler can tell you a lot, in only 250 pages * Independent *
[an] insightful, anecdote-packed book * Mail on Sunday *
This brilliant book has some of the greatest tales of the past two centuries * Press Association *
Awards
Short-listed for Total Politics Political Book of the Year 2012 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781846685002
Author Gavin Esler
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 24mm